nounnounadjectiveadverb
il giusto
right · just
Qualcosa che segue le regole, la verità o quello che è moralmente corretto e onesto.
The Italian word "giusto" has several meanings and uses in English, depending on context:
Meaning and Explanation
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Just / Fair / Right
- When used as an adjective, "giusto" means just, fair, or right. It describes something that is morally correct, reasonable, or deserved.
- Example: Un giudizio giusto — A fair judgment
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Exact / Precise / Correct
- "Giusto" can also mean exact, precise, or accurate in contexts referring to correctness or exactness.
- Example: L'ora giusta — The exact/right time
Parts of Speech
- Primarily an adjective but can also be used as an adverb meaning correctly or properly.
- It may also be used as a noun, referring to a "just person" or "justice," but this is less common.
Synonyms
- equo (fair, equitable)
- corretto (correct)
- appropriato (appropriate)
- ragionevole (reasonable)
Antonyms
- ingiusto (unfair, unjust)
- sbagliato (wrong, mistaken)
- improprio (improper)
Summary
- "Giusto" means just, fair, right, or exact.
- Used as adjective, adverb, and occasionally noun.
- Ideas related to morality, correctness, and accuracy.
- Opposite of ingiusto or sbagliato.
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Examples
È giusto dire la verità.adjective
It is right to tell the truth.
Questo è il prezzo giusto per il libro.adjective
This is the right price for the book.
Il giudice sceglie sempre il giusto.noun
The judge always chooses what is right.
Arrivi giusto in tempo per cena.adverb
You arrive just in time for dinner.
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